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Living Beyond Pain

Health & Pain Management Clinic



“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we

used when we created them”

Albert Einstein

Welcome to Finding Magic Within – Living beyond Pain!

What would your life be like if you if you could tap into your own wise intuition and let it guide you

and inspire you to find your magic within? I hope that this guide will give you tips on how you can

have the life that you want; pain free, fit and healthy, with a strong sense of personal power.

“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease”

Hippocrates (father of medicine)

Pain is unpleasant for most people whether it is acute or chronic, short or long term and it can interfere

with our functioning and enjoyment of life.

Pain alerts us to the fact that something is not physiologically correct in our body. There may be

something happening in the body that needs addressing, like structural damage or pinching of nerves in

the back, or it could be a sign of infection or a medical condition.

It is the body’s way of alerting us, seeking attention, for us to take notice and find solutions.

I do not advocate taking pain killers or pain medication as I believe that

this blocks the pain and compromises the body’s ability to heal itself. In

the short term it is ok to take pain killers or medication but not for a long

term solution. Pain medication is mostly about treating the symptom and

not finding the cause of the problem.

Given half a chance the body will heal itself. Sometimes obstacles and

difficulties prevent the body from self-healing and the body will need help

to recover. This can take the form of a bandage, to physical substances like

natural supplements or medicines, energy medicine, dietary or exercise regime, use of heat or cold,

sound or light, and/or a change in attitudes or beliefs.

I believe that finding the cause of the problem is the key to long term health and happiness.

Now let’s get into some tips for bringing more magic into your life………………..



Personal Responsibility

Taking personal responsibility leads to self-empowerment.

Health is a priceless asset and that we tend to only fully appreciate it

when we lose it. How many people really take care of their health?

Are you willing to take full responsibility for your health? Accepting

responsibility is part of being healthy and if you are willing to work

with your healthcare coach you will find that you will make better

recovery.

People can be quick to blame events, other people and genes for

their problems while indulging in self-defeating behaviour. This behaviour makes illness and pain more

likely.

If you are unhealthy you have probably contributed to the situation. We can allow or prevent our own

healing. Sometimes we are not aware of what we are doing to ourselves. Old beliefs and old words,

the way we live and the words and feelings we like to embrace can either allow or prevent us from

healing. Self-empowerment is about becoming conscious of this fact, and becoming aware of what we

think, say and do in every moment and how it impacts on us, I call this “mindfulness”.

We can communicate with our pain, as it might convey a message about activities, thoughts or emotions

that are present at that time. Often once you have communicated with the pain and understood the

meaning of the message behind it, pain will reduce. If ignored or you do not take action the pain still

needs to convey its message, so it might increase its intensity in order to communicate its message. An

example of this – “a person might awaken in the morning with no pain. However, as he begins to think

about getting out of bed, the pain begins. After examining his thought, he might notice that the pain

increases when he remembers that his is ill and does not feel like “his old self”. During the day he might

experience low-density pain until the phone rings, at which time there is a sudden dramatic increase.

(Adapted from Simonton et al 1978, 1992). This example could indicate that the person has a negative

expectations regarding the day and particularly around the meaning of the phone ringing.

There can be secondary gains from pain, as every situation has a positive and a negative side. A

secondary gain may be that “if I experience pain, there could be associated benefits, like I will get the

attention of my husband or children, or it is keeping me from doing something else with my life”. So it

is important to investigate this area as well and sometimes this can be something that we do not like to

admit to or even consider.

We can choose

What we think about

Where we allow our imagination to run

To live healthy or not

What we say and do in response to what happens around us

It can be a challenge to stay positive all the time, especially when you are unwell or in pain.



Some thoughts on accepting personal responsibility

Know that everything you do has a consequence.

Stop assigning blame when something bad occurs.

Forgive yourself and others in your life

Don’t make excuses

Watch those negative thoughts

Don’t be a victim

Admit that you might not be right

Listen and learn from your “inner” teacher

“Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose non-judgmentally in the present moment as if your life

depended on it”. Jon Kabat-Zinn

Reduce Stress from your life

Stress is a part of life and cannot be eliminated completely. Short term stress is normal, which can occur

in situations when you are preparing for a job

interview or a presentation, or you are caught in

traffic making you late for an appointment.

Prolonged stress and anxiety can be detrimental to

mental and physical health and can increase the

body’s sensitivity to pain. By finding ways to

reduce your stress, you may find some relief from

chronic pain.

As well as affecting health, stress also impacts on

relationships, productivity, moods and quality of life.

Stress may contribute to or exacerbate pain of any sort, including backaches, headaches, abdominal

pain, muscle pain, joint aches, postoperative pain and chronic pain. As well as many health conditions,

like obesity, heart disease, digestive issues and sleep problems. Negative feelings like depression, anxiety

and anger can also increase stress levels in the body.

If chronic stress is an issue for you it is important to look at what is going on in your life that perhaps is

contributing to your long term stress levels.

Benefits of reducing stress

Aches and pain decrease

Energy increases so that you can do more

Your overall outlook improves, less focus on pain

More restful sleep at night

Your body can create chemical messengers, known as endorphins that help manage pain naturally. It is

believed that there is some endorphin secretion into the body at all times, but in times of stress these

levels fall, causing aches and pains to increase. Raising endorphin levels can be as simple as listening to

music or doing something as pleasurable as laughing.



Ways to manage stress

Practice relaxation – techniques like yoga, mindful meditation or listening to soothing music can

help reduce stress levels

Eat healthy food and well balanced meals. Avoid over-eating, processed, salty or sugary foods

Calm you mind – excessive worry never helps a stressful situation. Accept the things you cannot

change and try not to dwell on the past

Enjoy nature – make time for the outdoors, a walk in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful

nature can do wonders for your stress

Quality time – spend time with those you love. Feelings of guilt can be overwhelming when

you know you are not getting enough time with your children or significant other. Make it a

priority.

Get enough sleep – it can be tough to get enough sleep when you have a busy schedule, but you

should ensure you get at least 6-8 hours each night to keep you stress levels at bay.

Review your current lifestyle and relationships. If you consider this to be contributing to your

stress levels take action to change this. Seek out professional advice if necessary.

Try this exercise to relax your mind and re-energise yourself

1. Focus on your chest or heart area and breathe through this area. Take slow deep breaths,

inhaling for 5 seconds and exhale for 8 seconds or whatever is comfortable.

2. Now recall a time when you felt appreciated or when you felt an appreciation for someone or

something else.

Practice these two steps together for a minute or so and see how you feel.

You can use this simple exercise, when you start to feel stressed or you feel a stressful emotion coming

on.

Use Bio-energetic Healthcare practices

Bio-energetic healthcare provides pro-active and highly effective solutions for acute and chronic pain

management issues. The beauty of this therapy is that it works holistically and naturally to support your

whole health system.

There are many different forms of bio-energetic therapies and treatments

available today. Some of the these therapies I use at Beyond Health include:

NESHealth including NESProvision and miHealth, SCENAR therapy,

Reconnection Healing a form of hands on healing, Emotional Freedom

Techniques and Meta-Health principles.

Some of the key to understanding bio-energetic healthcare

The universe is all about energy. No matter whether you call the energy chi, prana, electrons, or

some other name, the universe is about the interactions of energy.

A key to understanding Energetic Medicine is to understand that each cell is designed to run at a

specific energy and a specific frequency. Generally speaking, disease is caused when cells have

too little energy and are running at too low a frequency.

Chronic illness is almost always characterized by low energy and a decrease in the frequency of

the affected organ. Restoration of health must involve correcting both the energy and the

frequency of each cell and providing the nutrition necessary to make good new cells.



Correcting energy fields within the body is often overlooked. One must consume all the

nutrients to make a new cell to be healthy but this may result in a temporary improvement in

health. So correcting the energy fields is as important as improving the nutrition.

Some of the benefits of bio-energetic healthcare

Working holistically and naturally the support your whole health system

Does not rely on symptom based strategies

Improves health and wellbeing without the use of pharmaceutical drugs

Improves the body’s ability to absorb vital nutrients from food, so that it can function at optimal

levels, which leads to more vitality, more energy, better moods, better sleep and improved sense

of wellbeing.

Reduces and/or manages stress and pain levels.

Better feelings or states of wellbeing which leads to better relationships with husband or partner,

children, siblings and work colleagues.

Without body pain and discomforts you feel more alive, active, vital and have better coping

mechanisms

Less physical limitations, with increased body movement which leads to improved sense of

wellbeing, more vitality, more energy, better sleeping patterns, less grumpy, relationships are

improved.

You can begin to do some of the things that perhaps you haven’t done for a long time, enjoying

a relaxing walk, exercising, gardening, picking up your children and so on.

“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.”

To find out more about these therapies and treatment methods you can go to our website

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Nutrition - Eat healthy food

Nutrition is a crucial factor in health and wellbeing, and one of the most important areas for

maintaining health and preventing disease. It is the provider of

the very life force that energises and sustains us.

The foods we eat and liquids we consume impact on our

emotional and mental states.

Nutrition is important for both preventative and restorative

medicine.

Hippocrates said “the wise man should consider that health is the greatest human blessing. Let your

food by your medicine and your medicine be your food”

Listen to your body. It is important to understand your body, as your body knows what is good for it

and what is not. It recognises healthy sources of nutrition and knows what is not. The body will

embrace the former, and the latter it will eliminate, sometimes drastically.

I recommend choosing food that contains beneficial macro and micro nutrients and enzymes. Fruit and

vegetables are a good source of these.

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Some other ideas on choosing a healthy diet

Choose “living foods” (fresh, raw fruit and vegetables, juices etc.) rather than “dead foods”

(almost everything else) as much as possible. Gradually increase your proportion of living

foods.

Choose organic foods wherever possible, preferably grown locally and freshly harvested. You

may grow your own of course. Meat should be raised naturally, grazing in open air to avoid

the phenomenon of “angry meat” which comes from stressed/unhappy

animals. Drink plenty of fluids especially water. I recommend drinking ionized

alkaline water if you can. This water has been known to improve your

body’s health and vitality by reducing aches and pain and relieving arthritis,

helping the body to find its optimum body weight, increasing your energy

levels, relieving asthma and much more.

Organic herbal teas and vegetable and fruit juicing is also very valuable.

Sprouting, e.g. mung beans multiples the nutritional value several fold and is especially good

for vegetarians

Make the largest component of your diet fresh vegetables with fruit, proteins and

carbohydrates in relatively equal proportions.

Choose fruit and vegetables of different colours, recommended five to nine servings per day

with one serving of each of colour groups – red, yellow green, red-purple, orange, orange-

yellow, green, white-green.

Avoid chemically preserved foods and foods with artificial additives (colourings, emulsifiers,

sweeteners etc.) as much as possible.

Reducing saturated fatty acids should be a priority. Replace them with Omega 3, 6, and 9

alternatives such as avocadoes, nut butter and seed oils.

Read the labels – look for products that have few ingredients and if there is an ingredient that

you cannot recognise or pronounce put the product down. Beware of marketing claims on

the front of food packages, terms like “low fat” can sound good but it still may contain toxic

additives.

Maximise your anti-oxidant intake as these are used by the body to stop damage to the cells

by free radicals. Deep green vegetables, broccoli, red grapes, tomatoes, whole grains, all kinds

of berries especially blueberries, green tea, seeds and sweet potatoes all contain high levels of

anti-oxidants.

Omnivores should choose the lighter sources of protein like fish, lean lamb and chicken. Most

of us eat more protein than we need.

Vegetarians should make sure they get sufficient high protein by including beans, lentils,

quinoa and other sources in their diet.

Check for food intolerances

Food intolerances are often a contributing factor for chronic pain and

health issues and sometimes investigating and treating this can have a

dramatic improvement on people’s conditions.

Examples of food intolerance reactions include:

Intermittent migraine



Irritable bowel symptoms

Joint pains

Severe fatigue

There are four food ingredients in particular that are responsible for over 90% of unidentified food

intolerances.

Wheat and/or gluten (found in breads, flour, cakes, batter, pasta, sauces, puddings)

Dairy products (found in milk, cream, cheese, yoghurt, butter and anything containing these)

Yeast (found in alcoholic drinks, stock cubes and other savoury flavourings, gravy mix, bread and

pizza)

Eggs (found in egg dishes, egg pasta, many brands of ice cream, desserts, batter, pancakes etc.)

Doctors who specialise in nutritional medicine believe that one third of the western population with

common ailments such as eczema, asthma and migraine suffer from undiagnosed food intolerances

symptoms and can discard their prescription painkillers, cortisone and other palliative drugs when these

intolerances are investigated and treated.

Detoxification of the body

Detoxing of the body systems plays an important part in pain management. The body needs to excrete

harmful wastes and toxins as quickly as possible to prevent them

interfering with its functioning. As we live in a chemical age many of

us are suffering from the effects of poor dietary and lifestyle choices

which contribute to the proliferation of chronic illness and pain.

In much the same way you need a holiday from work, your body

needs a break from time to time, especially when you are in pain,

feeling tired, sick, heavy or just plain run down.

There are some wonderful ways of detoxing the body. The kidneys can be cleaned with teas and herbal

combinations. Pain in the knees, ankles and toes may indicate that the kidneys need to be cleansed.

The liver and gallbladder rule the right side of the body, so if there is right-sided pain consider doing

some liver and gall bladder cleanses or flushing. These are easy to do and painless if you follow the

instructions. Pain in hips, knees, ankles and shoulders may be reduced or eradicated altogether if the

passageways of the liver are cleaned out. Even some headaches that come up the back of the neck into

the head may be alleviated by liver flushing. Sugar leeches calcium and minerals affecting the pancreas

and the immune system which rules the left side of the body. Pain on the left side of the body could be

an indication that the pancreas is stressed.

The lymph system is responsible for cleaning the blood, so it is important to clean the lymph glands

using various herbal combination and tea.

Some questions you can ask yourself, to see whether you are in need of a detox;

Do you feel bloated, constipated or congested?

Have you gained unwanted weight even though you have not been eating more food?

Do you feel tired and low in energy? This is a sign of an acidic body

Has your digestion worsened? (This is a sign that your body is not absorbing nutrients well)

Is your hair and skin looking unhealthy?



Do you frequently get mouth sores, yeast infections, urinary tract infections and unusual

allergies?

Do you feel like you need to clear the cobwebs out of your brain?

If you have ticked yes to three or more of the above a detox might be just what your body needs to

regain balance.

Exercise

You might be saying, what I can’t exercise with all this pain and skip exercise altogether. I encourage

you do so something, as exercise can often help reduce pain

and improve your quality of life. Of course this doesn’t mean

that it’s easy. The good news is that you don’t have to run a

marathon or spend hours at the gym to get enough daily

exercise.

Listen to your body and set realistic goals, start gently and

drink plenty of water. Consult a professional trainer or

therapist for advice.

Here are suggestions for types of exercise that can help get you moving.

Walking

This is a low impact activity if you have the physical capabilities. You can walk almost anywhere,

some suggestions: at the beach, in the forest, at the mall or along the local walking track. Grab a

partner as well this can help with motivation. Walking has appeal, it is easy, you can do it during all

four seasons more or less and there are very few conditions when walking is not possible. You

could start your own walking group for people with similar conditions to yourself.

Swimming

Swimming is said to be good for people with osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal issues or any joint

disease as it defies gravity, so there are not any unpleasant and potentially damaging jolts to the

joints. Impact from other kinds of exercise may exacerbate an underlying problem.

Yoga

The breathing component of yoga might be helpful to ease chronic pain, although certain poses may

not be recommended. If you do decide on yoga, discuss your issues with your Yoga instructor, and

only do what you can comfortably within your range of movement and don’t push yourself unless

you are in good physical condition.

Tai Chi

This is a good exercise for the young and old alike. Originating in China and like yoga cultivates

mindfulness. A New England Journal of Medicine study found that twice-weekly sessions of tai chi

reduced pain, stiffness, and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients. Tai chi also helps to build strength,

endurance and balance.



Pilates

The Pilates Method integrates breathing, flexibility, strength, precision, control and body awareness

through specifically designed, low impact, controlled movements, engaging both the body and the

mind. There are many benefits, some of these being: increasing strength in all muscle groups,

improving flexibility and posture, rehabilitation of lower back and neck problems, improving

stability and balance, reducing stress and the overall reshaping of the body.

Simple Stretching

There are lots of different stretching programs to choose from. Almost everyone will benefit from

stretching exercises. Find an exercise program that is suitable for you, you can start slowly, work at

your own pace and do these exercises in your own home.

Heavy Metals Toxicity

Heavy metal toxicity, this includes amalgam fillings, could be a reason for body pain. Leeching of

heavy metals can accumulate within the body’s fat cells, central nervous system, bones, brain, glands

and/or hair and can produce negative side effects and can cause anything

from headaches, muscle and joint pain, painful joints, numbness, tingling

and muscular weakness.

Symptoms of heavy metal poisoning can vary greatly, depending on the

type of metal toxicity, the age of the affected person, the length of

exposure and the presence or absence of protective minerals and other

nutrients.

Vaccinations and common dental amalgam fillings are two primary causes of heavy metal poisoning as

mercury is contained in many vaccines as well as silver amalgams. Some antacids and over the counter

drugs and douches contain aluminium.

Heavy metal poisoning has become a serious health problem and should not be ignored. If you are

concerned whether you are affected by this problem consult a suitably qualified health care professional

with experience in screening for these poisons and then work using an effective process to detoxify your

body of heavy metals.

Learn to meditate

Deep breathing and meditation techniques can help the body to relax which eases pain. Tension and

tightness seep from muscles as they receive a quiet message to relax. New research indicates that

meditation works on our brains to help us focus more and possibly relieve chronic pain. These findings

suggest that those who suffer from chronic pain – including stress – may benefit from meditation because

of an increased ability to turn down the volume on pain signals. If you have chronic pain or stress,

mindfulness-based stress reduction or mediation, focusing on the breath, repeating a word or phrase, a

mantra, may help you ease your pain. While you can learn to meditate on your own, it helps to take a

class.



A simple meditation

The key to this exercise is deep breathing. Take deep breathes into your

abdomen, getting as much air as possible in your lungs. When you take deep

breaths from the abdomen, rather than shallow breaths from your upper

chest, you inhale more oxygen. The more oxygen you get, the less tense,

short of breath and anxious you will feel.

Sit comfortably with your back straight, or lie down, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths.

As you exhale, imagine you are letting go of everything that you don’t want or need. Easily

without effort, let any frustration, tiredness, or worries melt away.

Imagine that your old aches and pain, your old patterns, and all obstacles are dissolved and

leaving your body with each breath.

After doing this for a few minutes, begin to imagine that every time you inhale you are

breathing new life energy into your life force, filling you with a new aliveness, vitality and

energy.

When you feel this mediation is complete gently open your eyes and come back into the

room and see if you can retain that sense of newness in yourself.

Tips for fitting meditation into your life

If possible, schedule a set time to practice each day. Set aside one or two periods each day.

You may find that it’s easier to stick with your practice if you do it first thing in the morning,

before other tasks and responsibilities get in the way.

Practice relaxation techniques while you’re doing other things. Meditate while commuting to

work on a bus or train, or waiting for a dentist appointment. Try deep breathing while you’re

doing housework or mowing the lawn. Mindfulness walking can be done while exercising

your dog, walking to your car, or climbing the stairs at work instead of using the elevator.

Once you’ve learned techniques, you can practice them in your office or in the park at

lunchtime.

Avoid practicing when you’re sleepy. These techniques can relax you so much that they can

make you very sleepy, especially if it’s close to bedtime. You will get the most benefit if you

practice when you’re fully awake and alert. Do not practice after eating a heavy meal or

while using drugs, tobacco, or alcohol.

Expect ups and downs. Don’t be discouraged if you skip a few days or even a few weeks. It

happens. Just get started again and slowly build up to your old momentum

Learn EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Tap your pain away with emotional freedom technique (EFT for short) with this useful self-help tool.

EFT is a psychological acupressure technique that I routinely use in my clinic and highly recommend it to

optimise your health. It’s similar to acupuncture but instead of needles you use your fingertips. It

seems that this tapping system balances your energy system and helps to relieve stress and as we know

unresolved stressors and emotions can often manifest as pain in the body.

It is very easy to learn and will help you not only reduce or eliminate pain, but remove negative

emotions, reduce food cravings and implement positive goals.



I have used this technique personally and found this to be very effective for all sorts of issues not just for

pain relief and I also use it in my clinic when working with my client.

“Change and pain are part of life, but suffering is optional”

Anonymous

Practice Forgiveness

Practicing forgiveness can carry significant health benefits, from both a mental and physical health

perspective. It is an essential ingredient to healthy relationships and is a simple skill that anyone can

learn, although it takes practice and commitment.

There are three essential ingredients to forgiveness; forgiving oneself, forgiving others and being

forgiven.

In our clinic we use a form of EFT for practicing forgiveness.

As Oscar Wilde said – “always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much”

One of my favourite recommendations for the learning about the practice of forgiveness can be found

in Colin Tipping book “Radical Forgiveness”.

Use natural pain remedies

Fortunately you have natural pain remedies available to you, from anti-inflammatory plants and herbs,

to creams, to homeopathic option and to supplements that can be the cornerstone of good pain

management.

Always tell your healthcare professional what natural health supplements and medicines you are taking.

Here is a list of some chronic pain supplements that experts thought were most important

Anti-inflammatory plants and herbs, such as turmeric, green tea, ginger, rosemary, cat’s claw, devils

claw and willow-bark are natural alternatives to anti-inflammatory medicines. Chronic

inflammation can contributes to many painful conditions including osteoarthritis and back pain. The

side effects of these natural anti-inflammatories tend to be less severe than traditional medicines. It is

recommended that if you are on blood-thinning drugs to check with your doctor first before using

these alternative supplements.

Fish oil – there is strong evidence that fish oil helps with many conditions, ranging from headaches,

back pain, some nerve pain, autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular

problems, depression and to asthma. Fish oil can ease the inflammation and pain caused by many

chronic conditions and I recommend it for anyone suffering from chronic pain. You can combine fish

oil and turmeric or ginger to boost the painkilling effects.



Vitamin D – a number of studies have linked low levels of vitamin D with increased levels of chronic

pain.

Capsaicin which comes from chilli peppers may soothe pain when applied to the

skin and is useful for all sorts of pain. Studies have found it can relieve pain from

rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and offer relief for back pain, fibromyalgia pain

and headaches.

Magnesium – some studies have found that magnesium supplements can help with

pain caused by conditions like migraines, muscle spasms, and fibromyalgia.

Regularly drinking alcohol depletes your magnesium levels.

Bromelain - an enzyme that comes from the pineapple plant appears to reduce

inflammation and pain and has found to be helpful in osteoarthritis and knee pain.

Rub on Relief – this is one product that I particularly recommend as it is a fast

acting, all natural, homeopathic and anti-inflammatory pain relief cream. It is a

broad spectrum formula addressing many of the root causes of continuous pain and

limited range of motion. It is unscented and non-greasy.

Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF)

On a daily basis we are exposed to electromagnetic radiation and it

may be compromising your health. Electromagnetic radiation can cause

tissue damage by releasing electrons in the cells, called ionization and

this is detrimental to your body. Your body needs these electrons to

function properly. The body considers these electromagnetic fields to

be foreign and respond as if the incoming signal is an invader, like a

virus.

EMF can rob your body of anti-oxidants which can promote free

radical DNA damage in the cells, as well as causing changes in the calcium flow in the cells which then

suppresses the immune system and keeps our bodies in stress mode, triggering runaway inflammation.

Possible damage over time can cause nausea, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, sleeplessness, skin rashes, sore

eyes, vertigo, heart palpitations and digestive issues and so on.

Some sources of electromagnetic radiation; hair dryers, cell phones, power lines, transformers, clock

radios, TV, fluorescent lights, wi fi routers, computers, electrical appliances, electronics of all kinds .

There are electromagnetic protection devices that you can use to enhance your environment. You can

also add some simple super foods and seasonings into your diet to shield the body as well. Some of

these are: blueberries, cinnamon, cranberries, cruciferous vegetables, cumin, garlic, grass feed beef, olive

oil, red beans, rosemary, sea vegetables (seaweed) and turmeric.

Electromagnetic radiation is a whole discussion area in itself. You can perhaps start by taking an

inventory of your home and office to get an idea of what your exposure is on a daily basis and make

changes.

Reduce Alcohol intake

People have been known to use alcohol to reduce their

pain. Alcohol has the ability to depress the central



nervous system, slowing down the brain and nervous system, delivering certain amount of pain relief. It

also has muscle relaxant and sedating properties.

Unfortunately, there is the tendency for alcohol to be abused and the use of alcohol for pain relief can

easily cause problems. Combined with the wrong medications, alcohol can have an additional lowering

effect on the nervous system leading to disastrous consequences.

With prolonged and excess consumption the body begins to build up a tolerance to the effects of

alcohol and is then increased to produce the same results. This then can cause severe health problems.

Using alcohol may provide temporary pain relief, but is not addressing the underlying cause of the pain

and may worsen the pain in the long run.

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live” Jim Rohn, business coach and self-help

author

Don’t smoke

Tobacco smoke contains numerous chemical many of which are highly toxic and is the leading cause of

preventable deaths in New Zealand.

When it comes to pain, smoking has numerous negative effects on the body resulting in greater

discomfort in chronic pain sufferers. Research has shown that smokers with fibromyalgia reported great

pain intensity than non- smokers with the same condition. Poor circulation commonly caused by

tobacco use, can lead to chronic pain.

In general smoking inhibits the body’s ability to heal from injury or surgery.



Summary

To obtain optimal health, it is not just freedom from pain but is a feeling of vibrant health creating

pleasure and bliss on a daily basis.

My recommendation as part of finding the magic within – living beyond pain is to have a holistic

approach that includes good nutrition, exercise and personal development combined with therapies that

address the energetic aspects of the body, such as hands on healing or bio-energetic therapies such as

NESHealth and SCENAR therapy.

However, remember that changing the body takes time, so you need to be willing to stay with your

practice or therapy over the long term to help your body release its tension and realign itself at the

deepest levels.

A lot of people give up their therapy and exercising as soon as they begin to feel better. This can be a

mistake, so don’t give up too soon. Sometimes the changes take time; be patient and be dedicated to

returning to vital health and wellbeing.



Next Steps

I thank you for taking the time to read “finding magic within – living beyond pain”. My mission

is to improve every aspect of your life and my vision is for people to be empowered to find

their own magic within.

Spread the word – Please feel free to send this information to your friends and acquaintances.

The more you spread the word, the bigger your support group will grow, and you will be able

to share, encourage and inspire each other. The more support you can find for yourself the

more energized you will become and vice versa

What’s next – these tips on living without pain are just the beginning of a new life of hope,

inspiration and change for you. There are a whole lot of choices, lifestyle options and

knowledge that you can use to transform your life.

If you would like to incorporate some of the life changing tips into your life please call me on

09 414 4960. This is my passion and I would be delighted to assist you in your journey to

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Acknowledgements

Robert van Overbruggen Ph.D. www.healingpsyche.com

Institute of Heartmaths www.hearthmath.org

Dr Folker Meissner www.dr-meissner.de Doctor of Holistic Medicine Germany

IBIH (Institute of Bio-energetic & Informational Healthcare) www.ibih.com

Linda Lazarides Textbook of Modern Naturopathy http://www.lindalazarides.com/

Foodmatters You are what you eat www.foodmatters.tv

The gold standard for EFT Gary Graig www.emofree.com

Colin Tipping - Radical Forgiveness and Self-Radical Forgiveness www.colintipping.com

Ann Louise Gittleman “Zapped” Why your cell phone shouldn’t be your alarm clock and 1268 ways to outsmart the hazards of electronic

pollution www.annlouise.com

Electromagnetic Radiation www.blushield.co.nz

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http://www.emofree.com/

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